Carter County's 2026 population is estimated at 25,784, reflecting a -0.61% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Carter County is the 44th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 27,739 and has grown -7.05% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 20,400 adults, (5,250 of whom are seniors) in Carter County.
Female: 13,358 (50.7%)
Male: 12,983 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Carter County includes 95.45% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,142 | 95.45% |
| Two or more races | 895 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 124 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.02% |
Carter County 's average per capita income is $40,387. Household income levels show a median of $51,235. The poverty rate stands at 19.18%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,808 | - |
| Families | $67,787 | $82,642 |
| Households | $51,235 | $69,045 |
| Non Families | $22,825 | $38,214 |
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